Cal Grants are awarded on the basis of financial need and do not have to be repaid. Cal Grants are provided by the state and are awarded to students who demonstrate the greatest financial need and have completed their financial aid application by the published deadlines.

WHO MAY APPLY

California residents or meet AB540 criteria

All full- and half-time undergraduate students in a degree program

HOW TO APPLY

File a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Application by March 2 preceding the award year

* Amounts are set by the state government and are subject to change at any time. You must be enrolled full-time (12 or more units) to receive the full grant and enrolled at least half-time (6 or more units) to receive a prorated amount.

PRIORITY FILING DEADLINE

FAFSA/California Dream Application and GPA Verification form must be filed by March 2nd

The State of California requires that you be told the following:Federal student loans are available to most students regardless of income and provide a range of repayment options including income-based repayment plans and loan forgiveness benefits, which other education loans are not required to provide.